Nitric oxide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007952",
  "term": "Nitric oxide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A gaseous signaling molecule with the chemical formula NO, produced endogenously by nitric oxide synthase enzymes. It acts as a neurotransmitter, vasodilator, and immune mediator, playing roles in blood pressure regulation, immune response, and neuronal communication. Its short half-life necessitates continuous production for sustained effects.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1221 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nitric-oxide/"
}